Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Nashville

"Home of the 100 layer donut, Five Daughters Bakery has set the standards for a good donut pretty high. "No chemical preservatives. No GMO. No hydrogenated oils. No soy. No artificial colors or flavors. Our treats are made daily from scratch, sourcing locally and fresh, from our family to yours." They offer a vegan and a paleo donut as well!. Location: (3 Locations) 1110 Caruthers Ave, Nashville, TN 37204"

"Five Daughters Bakery currently has three Nashville-area locations, including a newly-opened East Nashville outpost, where lines of customers are often seen waiting to get their hands on Five Daughters' popular 100-layer donuts."

"You know the offerings are good when the hours include a "or till sold out" proviso, and that's the case with this bakery located just off 12th...Read More"

"Vegan Vee is a vegan and gluten-free only, special-order European and American-style bakery using only 'real' ingredients - that means fresh fruit that is local and organic whenever possible. Chef Vivi uses certified GF flour, premium GF chocolate, agave syrup, organic vegan sugar, real vanilla bean and organic, extra virgin coconut oil. She also makes raw desserts, as well as soy, nut and coconut-free items."

"Vegan Vee offers a variety of baked treats, including gluten free muffins, donuts, cupcakes, and more at their Sylvan Park shop."

"Sometimes you just really need a cheap way to satisfy your sweet tooth, and cupcakes are always a good option for that. The Cupcake Collection has a surprisingly large variety of flavors that range from $2 for its regular cupcakes to $2.50 for its speciality cupcakes. Either way, you can get a couple cupcakes for less than $5."

"With a brand new location on 12 South, Sprinkles is quite the destination to say the least. With a line out the door almost every night, you are bound to love your Sprinkles experience. The cupcakes are moist and and light on the inside and the frosting is rich and creamy: what more could you ask for?"

"Germantown's The Cupcake Collection, located at 1213 Sixth Ave. N, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers cupcakes and more, 4.5 stars out of 289 reviews."

"Dozen Bakery started as a holiday cookie pop-up business in 2009 which was intended to last only for 3 months and succeeded to be a quality bakery in Nashville, TN up until now. The team has been recognized by the community due to their values and perfection of their craft. The farmers and artisans deliver their freshest ingredients available to the bakery every day which yields to the great quality of their pastries and other products."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Dozen Bakery (@dozenbakerynashville) on Nov 29, 2018 at 5:29am PST"

"A post shared by Stephanie Michelle (@steffofthemoon) on Feb 12, 2019 at 11:39am PST. Sweet 16th is an intimate and charming neighborhood bakery offering a variety of both sweet and savory items. All dishes are freshly prepared from scratch on a daily basis."

"If you prefer your chocolate chips with a thin, sugary crunch these generously sized bites are worth bringing home (especially since you can get 16 for $4.95). 311 N 16th St; 615-226-8367; sweet16th.com"

"Over in Lockeland Springs, check out Sweet 16th Bakery, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery and cafe at 311 N."

"When you just can’t study anymore, ordering Jake’s Bakes is the ultimate way to procrastinate doing more work. These cookies contain all-natural ingredients and taste better than any other cookies I have had before. They are fresher than fresh; they are baked right before they are delivered to you and are soft and warm to the touch."

"Just a little to the west of downtown Franklin, you’ll find High Brow Coffee and Tea. It’s also just steps away from Bound Booksellers, where my books are sold!. They source their coffees, pastries, and other ingredients from the South whenever possible, and they are so friendly!"

"The original Gigi’s cupcakes shop is on Broadway Street in our very own city of Nashville. This is not the typical cupcake store; she also sells cookies, breads, cheesecakes and the like. These cupcakes are truly like no other and the flavors offered change by day of the week."

"Gourmet cupcakes are among some of the best treats for a sweet, yummy dessert. At Gigi's Cupcakes there are unique flavors and creations to choose from all the time. Visitors to the shop can also get cookies filled with frosting if they want something a little bit different."

"If you could only pick one cupcake flavor to have for the rest of your life, which one would it be?"

"The Wild Muffin strives for an all-organic line-up of cookies that includes rich chocolate and farm-fresh eggs and butter. The Good Ole Chocolate Chip Cookie is hearty and flavorful but for a zap of caffeine, try the Cappuccino Chocolate Chip with a hint of espresso and cinnamon that goes perfectly with a cup of joe.6906 Charlotte Pk; 615-353-3998; thewildmuffin.com"

"While Historic Mansker's Station isn't exactly a museum, I think it's a great stop for families looking to add some history into their Nashville visit. The Middle Tennessee area has several antebellum homes that explore the history of the area, including the Civil War and the tragedy of slavery. However, Historic Mansker's Station is my pick thanks to their hands-on demonstrations of frontier life."

"At Historic Mansker’s Station guests are able to experience the life of a frontier settler and life on a plantation. Mansker’s Fort is a replica log station that was built in the early 1780’s. The original Bowen House is the oldest standing brick home in Middle Tennessee and was constructed in 1787."

"Category: Contemporary American, Outside Dining, and Weekend Brunch. Germantown Cafe is temporarily closed. Scheduled to reopen on October 1, 2020."

"Miel always stuns with its delicious take on French cuisine. With a back patio, and a “barn” on the premises, which can be rented out for groups, there are always options for how you wish to enjoy your sure-to-be fabulous Miel meal."

"Live music and seasonal plates like beet-cured salmon and burrata have returned to Miel, along with patio dining. The Sylvan Park restaurant is open for dinner Thursday through Saturday from 5-9pm."

"Sitting at a candlelit bar, snacking on olives, sipping a proper Manhattan and talking to someone you don’t share a bathroom with?"

"When East Nashville institution Marche fell victim to the 2020 tornado that swept through Five Points, fans of the morning meal were disappointed because that was one of the best spots in town to linger over a casual brunch. Fortunately, chef/owner Margot McCormack expanded the hours at her eponymous flagship restaurant around the corner and added a weekend brunch. While the menu changes frequently based on the seasons and freshest ingredients, you can expect fantastic breakfast cocktails and coffee service, sticky pastries, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables showcased in parfaits and bowls, and classic bistro fare for main courses.How to book: Grab an inside or patio table via Resy."

"Chef Margot McCormack’s East Nashville daytime cafe Marche merged with Margot during the pandemic — so try sneaking in for a standout weekday morning meal. Carb-filled favorites include the fresh-baked breads and pastries, whatever tartine is in season, plus sweet or savory crepes. And one must occasionally splurge on the chocolate croissant French toast."

"Henrietta Red is one of the nicest looking restaurants we’ve ever been to, with two very attractive bars and a dining room that’ll make you wonder, “Could I go to Ikea and recreate this in my apartment?. ” Besides it being beautiful though, this Germantown spot has a great raw bar and serves a variety of great Mediterranean food cooked in a wood-fired oven. It’s an ideal spot for getting a group of friends together when you need a place that everyone will undoubtedly like."

"Henrietta Red comes from the same group as the Catbird Seat and Bastion. As a result it immediately drew a regular crowd of locals, not to mention recognition (for both the restaurant and chef Julia Sullivan) by the James Beard Foundation in 2018 and 2019 that has kept the foodies coming back again and again. With its raw oyster bar, Henrietta Red offers something different than everywhere else in Nashville."

"Many of you are probably coming to Nashville soon for the NFL draft, or maybe CMA Fest or a bachelorette weekend or another excuse for a long-weekend getaway. No matter how you’re experiencing Music City, you must make time to eat your way through it—the food scene is absolutely on fire, and some of the best restaurants in Nashville are also the best in the country. The restaurant scene is so dynamic, in fact, that many have closed already before I even had a chance to write them up (R.I.P. Kuchnia & Keller, I hardly knew thee, though I loved what little I saw—and tasted)."

"A post shared by Oak Steakhouse Nashville (@oaksteaknash) on Mar 2, 2019 at 4:21pm PST. Take delight in this fancy place to eat in Nashville located adjacent to the Westin Hotel featuring a chef-driven menu that changes seasonally. Dress in business or resort casual."

"I honestly don't know why this place has so many five stars. We came here to celebrate Father's day yesterday and was incredibly disappointed."